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Recreation Assistant (Maintenance)

Part-time

Air Force Materiel Command

Wright-Patterson AFB, OHPart-time$15–20/hrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$15–20/hr
Location
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

This Non-appropriated Fund position supports the Outdoor Recreation Facility by helping plan and conduct recreation activities and events and maintaining equipment and facilities. The Recreation Assistant handles equipment checkout, safety inspections, reservations, cash and program resources, and campsite and facility turnover. The role requires familiarity with small engines, mechanical skills, recreational activities and equipment, and recreation-program rules and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Small Engine FamiliarityBasic Mechanical SkillsRecreational ActivitiesRecreational EquipmentRecreation Program RulesCash HandlingLifting 40 Pounds

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicensePre-Employment PhysicalNational Agency Check With Inquiries

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Facility, assisting in planning, developing, and conducting recreation activities and events, as well as daily operation, maintenance, repair and cleaning of equipment and facilities. The position includes paid holidays, annual and sick leave accrual, as well as optional participation in Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance plans, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans.

Duties

Assists management in planning, developing and conducting recreation activities and events. Assists with the daily operation, maintenance, repair and cleaning of boats, trailers, gas powered equipment, grills, facilities, storage buildings, pavilions, grounds and other equipment. Demonstrates safety and conservation techniques for customers, checking out rental equipment to ensure equipment is in operating condition before leaving facilities and campsites. Performs safety inspections as required on equipment and assigned facilities documenting discrepancies and reporting to supervisor. Demonstrates the use of equipment and proper handling techniques for a variety of outdoor activities. Accounts for all funds and resources used in the program element. Acts as the subject matter expert for small engines, recreational equipment, equipment installation and replacement of equipment. Assists in cleaning and set up of all facilities, equipment and grounds as needed. Schedules and reserves campsites, boats, and other outdoor recreation equipment and areas for use. Responsible for seeing that camping areas, pavilions and other rented establishments are vacated and all equipment returned in good order. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105758 Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/20/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have experience which provided a working familiarity with small engines and basic mechanical skills. Must have a practical knowledge and or experience of recreational activities and equipment. Knowledge of rules and procedures in a recreation program or activity. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Must have cash handling experience. Moderate/heavy lifting required; 40 pounds or more. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume. Other Information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,879 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$15–20/hr
  • Ohio median$15–17/hr126 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–20/hr3,936 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $17.50/hr, is 7% above the Ohio median midpoint ($16/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance hourly ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 520 open Maintenance jobs in Ohio and 11,879 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,481 postings).
Education
209 of the 11,879 open Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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